Board Minutes PZ 11- 3-24Page 1 of 4
Planning Board Regular Meeting
March 24, 2011
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 24, 2011
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board, was held on Thursday, March
24, 2011 , at the Village Hall. Richard Fernandez, Chair at 7:00 P.M. with the following
persons present, called the meeting to order:
PRESENT: Richard Fernandez, Chairman
Sid Reese
John Busta
Paul Madsen
Robert Abramitis
ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Zoning Director
Valerie Bierley, Clerk
Norman Bruhn, Building Official
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
The Village Attorney, Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES:
Chairman Fernandez visited 11300 N Miami Ave.
Mr. Busta visited all except Barry University
Mr. Reese visited all
Mr. Abramitis visited all except Barry University
MINUTES
Mr. Abramitis moved to accept the February 24, 2011 minutes. Mr. Madsen
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 5-0
TABLED ITEMS:
PZ 9-10-2010197
Teresa Lefevre (Owner)
818 NE 92 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523 & Sec 523.1: Site plan approval, Sec. 604: Sec.
605: Construction, Garage conversion.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended Denial of the proposed site plan
with the finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code.
The applicant was not present. Mr. Busta moved to deny the application and Mr. Reese
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
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PZ 11-10-2010209
Shapar Realty (Owner)
Rosa Flores (Applicant)
217 NE 98 St..
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Article IV schedule of Regulations: Change of
use; Nail salon. Sec. 504: Signs. Wall Signs.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed site
plan with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject
to compliance with listed conditions. The applicant nor the Board had any questions for
staff.
The applicant did not address the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. Mr.
Busta moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations. Mr. Abramitis
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
PZ 12-10-2010214
Osmar Osman DDS (Owner)
Lizbeth Vientos (Agent)
9101 Park Dr.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Sec. 504: Signs. Wall Signs.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended Denial of the proposed site plan
with the finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. The
applicant questioned staff about the previous recommendation as approved in the prior
meeting last month and why it is denied this month.The board questioned staff
concerning the triangular visibility of the monument sign and did staff estimate the height
of the wall.
The applicant and the owners addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant
about other options for singage. After a discussion by the board, Mr. Abramitis moved to
table the application. Mr. Busta seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor
of the motion 5-0.
SCHEDULE ITEMS:
PZ-2-11-2011227
Emile Fluer (Owner/Applicant)
Fred Benoit (Agent)
800 NE 91 Terr.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523 & 523.1: Site Plan Approval, Sec. 604; Sec. 605:
Construction, Addition and garage conversion.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed site
plan with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject
to compliance with listed conditions. The board questioned staff concerning office and
the preventive measures from changing that to another bedroom.
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The applicant did not address the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. After
a discussion, Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application subject to staff
recommendations and include another condition that the door accessing the side be
removed. Mr. Busta seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion 5-0.
PZ-2-11-2011228
Shore Square Investments (Owner)
Radio Shack (Applicant)
Mia Fields (Agent)
9017 Biscayne Blvd.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523 : Sec. 504. Signs. Wall signs.
The Board determined they did not have the correct party in front of them. Mr. Madsen
moved to table this application until the next meeting where the applicant should provide
adequate documentation authorizing them to go before the board. Mr. Busta seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
PZ-2-11-2011230
Oscar Del Valle (Owner)
Jorge Lastayo (Applicant)
128 NE 94 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523 & Sec. 523.1: Site Plan approval, Sec. 604; Sec.
605: Construction New Residence
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed site
plan with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject
to compliance with listed conditions. The Board questioned staff concerning the existing
building in the rear.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant, concerning the
roof on the exterior structure. Chairman Fernandez opened public comment. Mr. Scheboc
commented in favor of the project. After a discussion, Mr. Busta moved to approve the
application subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
PZ-2-11-2011231
Barry University(Owner/Applicant)
11300 N Miami Ave.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: & Sec 523.1 Site Plan Approval, Sec. 604; Sec.
605: Construction, New dormitory.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed site
plan with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject
to compliance with listed conditions. The Board questioned staff concerning the location
of the new dormitory, where the ingress and egress are to the dorms and will there be
landscaping and lighting added.
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The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant if there were any
stop signs available for NE 2 Ave. and a gate for night for security purposes. The Board
also questioned if the windows were hurricane proof and concerning parking. After a
discussion Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application subject to staff
recommendations a Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of
the motion 5-0.
IV ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Proposed Rezoning, R-18.5 to XX (parking)
Address: 160 NE 99 St.
Legal Description: MIAMI SHORES SEC 1 AMD PB 10-70 LOT 6 & E ½ OF LOT
7 BLK 17 LOT SIZE 75 X 115 OR 23441-3648 0505 2 OR 27061-3293 1009 01
The Chairman opened public Hearing. Mr. Kramer representing Miami Shores Center
LLC. Spoke in favor of the parking lot. Mr. Acosta also spoke in favor of the parking lot
and requested the traffic conditions be taken into consideration. Mr. Reese moved to
recommend to council approval of application. Mr. Madsen seconded the motion. The
vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
b. Proposed Amendment to the Miami Shores Village Code of Ordinances,
Appendix A Zoning, Division 7. Quality of Buildings, To Add Sec. 523.2 Hybred
roofs. An amendment to allow metal/clay tile hybrid roofs.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. Board questioned staff about distance between rows and if there is a
noticeable difference between metal and tile. They also questioned staff about the
percentage of old style and new style combined and if the metal was able to be painted
after wear and tear over the years.
The Board questioned Mr. Bruhn concerning the lifespan of the hybrid roof and if there
was a way to regulate craftsmanship. The Board also asked Mr. Bruhn if he new the form
of attachment for hybrid roofs. The Chairman opened public comment and Mr. Arguelles
spoke in favor of hybrid roofs. The Chairman closed public comment. Mr. Busta moved
to table this application until the next meeting April 28th 2011 and Mr. Madsen seconded
the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a. Barry University: Request to consider code amendment to reduce parking
requirement for universities and to consider scheduling a public hearing to amend
the code.
Mr. Dacquisto spoke with staff at Coral Gables and revised a master plan bases on their
info that would be compatible with Barry University. This would be a five year plan with
the understanding any amendments will come back before the board. The Board and
Barry University representatives discussed the option of the Board picking a traffic study
group and Barry University pay for it so that both parties could work together.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting will be on April 28, 2011
ADJOURNMENT
The March 24, 2011 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned.
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David Dacquisto, Director of Planning Chair, Planning & Zoning Board